Gokhan Inler is encouraged by Napoli’s improving form but calls on the team to continue their series of wins against Torino this weekend.
Gokhan Inler is encouraged by Napoli’s improving form but calls on the team to continue their series of wins against Torino this weekend.
The Vesuviani have set about trying to rectify a difficult start to the season in recording wins last weekend over Sassuolo” data-scaytid=”4″>Sassuolo and yesterday over Slovan Bratislava in the Europa League.
For one of the team’s vice-captains, the turnaround in form is an important sign.
“Congratulations to the team, yesterday we have demonstrated throughout our seriousness,” Inler has commented to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.
“We want to do well in every game, and yesterday’s victory was important for us to start over. Sunday against Torino will be a another great match.
“Napoli is strong as the Coach wants us, Benitez rotates many players as is the case today in every important team.
“Yesterday was not an easy game, the field was hard and heavy, but the team played with a lot of concentration, even if we can still improve in working along this way.
“Recent results? Football is strange. You can play well and lose, and vice versa. The mentality of Napoli is to win every game, with Chievo and Palermo we did not deserve to lose because we created much. With the Rosanero we need to see out the game at 2-0, whilst with Udinese we deserved at least a draw.”
Yesterday’s result made it two consecutive wins for the team.
“In the last two games it was not easy from a mental point of view, but the team did win and demonstrated what they can do.
“We need continuity, we hope to do well again on Sunday. Torino are a very strong team, good with the ball.
“The winner will be the one to handle the possession better, to make the most of the wings and the movements from midfield, as happened yesterday in Bratislava.
“My role? I am growing in this position of leadership, I have to do even more because I have been here for four years and I have to develop in order to help the team.
“Napoli comes before anyone, there are difficult periods but as I always say, we have to work seriously to achieve the results.
“From last year, nothing has changed, the team is still strong and we must look to the future with optimism, always giving our best.
“Two consecutive wins is not enough, we have to send out an important signal for the Scudetto this Sunday.”
Inler finds himself in midfield alongside David Lopez.
“Benitez this year has signed very important players – David Lopez is a serious guy, who listens a lot. We can help him and he can help us, he has a chance to grow so much here.
“Koulibaly is young, he also knows how to listen and works hard. He has already played a lot of games.”